Why Acupuncture Works?

In Chinese Medicine theory, there are meridians that run throughout our body and the meridian system is closely related to other parts of the body. On each meridian, there are specific points that have been found to be more receptive than other areas on the meridian. The meridian system has been tested and in use for thousands of years. Some say it is very close to the lymphatic system, some the nervous system, circulatory system, and so on. Using this theory, practitioners are able to treat many kinds of different health concerns because the meridians are indeed a macroscopic view of the biological or body systems. Acupuncture helps to regulate the qi to a homeostasis and thus keeping the body state in balance, without having too much excess or deficiencies that can lead to discomfort and other signs and symptoms. When the needles are inserted into the acupuncture points on the body, the qi is being stimulated. Your qi then circulates in the related meridians needles are inserted and starts the healing process. That’s why it is very important for you to have well nourished your body with nutritional foods prior to your acupuncture treatment. Needles are just the helpers; you are the one who is healing yourself with your own upright qi.